Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

“Go, and never darken my towels again!”

Groucho Marx,

Oct. 20, 1890-Aug. 19, 1977

It could be argued that you are the most charming, attractive sign in the zodiac. (Another reason this could be “argued” is that Libra rules the legal profession.) You are affected by your environment, which is why lighting, colour, form, design and texture are important to you. You love beautiful rooms, beautiful restaurants, beautiful clothes and beautiful jewelry. You admire Persian carpets, fine stemware and soft linens. You have a social conscience and a strong sense of justice and fair play. You are an excellent mediator and can bring consensus to opposing views. However, you are a people pleaser, which means you hesitate to be candid at times. You have a discerning mind for the subtle nuances. You're smart and caring.

REMEMBER WHEN?

Around 1995-1996, you expanded your family or improved your home. By 1998, your job improved, and by 2001, you had wonderful travel opportunities and encouraging news about publishing or higher education.

By 2005, you were still on top of your game; however, by 2007-2008, you began to let go of people, places and possessions to downsize your world. This was to prepare for around 2011 when you entered a new world, making a great impression on everyone.

However, around 2015, you entered a three-year window of job changes and residential moves. By 2019, your personal life stabilized. Last year, many of you enjoyed your home more than usual. Because of forced isolation, you worked to make where you live as attractive as possible.

MONEY, JOB & CAREER

Glory hallelujah! This is a strong year for you, because you are an Air Sign and for the first time since 2001-2003, Saturn will be in your fellow Air Sign, giving you solid, practical support. You will be focused, on point, self-disciplined, ready to work hard. It will be easy to be diligent and persevering. This is your year to get stuff done!

Some of you might get job-related training. All of you will have a chance to make your professional world stronger and more secure. This is a year where you might win recognition for your efforts and your achievements. Certainly, bosses and people in authority will be impressed with your diligence.

Since 2010, you have reinvented yourself, and now you can give this “new identity” stronger interaction with others. One thing is certain: Whatever you produce this year will be the result of hard work.

Because lucky moneybags Jupiter is in a favourable position to your Libran Sun, this is also a good year for finances. Ka-ching! Although you might spend more money than usual, you will also attract money and make money through financial speculation. Your creative potential is enormous this year, which is why you will accomplish many things that would be difficult at other times. You are self-confident!

LOVERS & FRIENDS

Without a doubt, this is one of the best years in over a decade for romance, love affairs and fun relationships with platonic friends and casual acquaintances. The reason for this is that Jupiter is travelling through one of the most fun-filled parts of your chart, which means you feel confident! You have the courage to be who you are and express yourself without fear or apology.

This year will bring opportunities for personal growth and increased wisdom. Romantically, you might become involved with someone different from you or from a different background.

Because your creative potential is so strong this year, you will be happy exploring new ideas, entertaining others and sharing fun discoveries! For those who encounter new love and new friends, very likely you will meet someone older or someone who is more established. Hook up with friends at the gym or exercise with others biking, hiking, rowing or whatever, because this is a good year to build up your physical strength. If you've got it, baby, use it!

HOME & FAMILY

At the beginning of this year, you might still want to do home repairs. Likewise, you might have important discussions with family about how to handle future scenarios. You want to secure your home and family as this year begins. Later in the year, some of you might find children are an increased responsibility. (Hey, with parenting, it goes with the territory.) And yet ( go figure) you will also discover greater joy through your kids this year, which will be rewarding and gratifying! In the same way that your sign rules fashion and haute couture, Libra also rules the fine arts. This is one of the reasons you love and appreciate beautiful things. I mention this, because this year many of you will have the confidence to explore your creative abilities and show others what you can truly do!

MANTRA FOR 2021

“This year, I'm happy and I have the courage to be myself!”

A PEEK BEYOND?

Great news! In 2022, you can improve your health. ( Who does not want to be healthier?) But the really big news is that you can improve your job; and if you can't improve your existing job, then you can get a better job. Oh, yeah!

In 2023, partnerships and close relationships will be richer and more rewarding. In fact, 2023 is the best year in over a decade for Librans to get married! (I hear the wedding bells as we speak.) In 2024, you might become enriched by the wealth and resources of others, because money, goodies and inheritances might come your way. However, you will work hard that year.

Marvellous travel opportunities await you in 2025. This is also a great year to explore opportunities in medicine, the law, publishing and the media. By 2026, your reputation is shining! Would I kid you?

LUCKY DAYS FOR 2021

■ Jan. 5, 6

■ Feb. 1, 2

■ March 1, 2, 28, 29

■ April 24, 25, 26

■ May 22, 23

■ June 18, 19

■ July 15, 16, 17

■ August 11, 12, 13

■ Sept. 8, 9

■ Oct. 5, 6

■ Nov. 2, 3, 29, 30

■ Dec. 26, 27, 28